Inventory Planning Manager

Sinclair; Almere; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a detail‑oriented Planning and Inventory Manager to lead inventory optimization at our injectable products manufacturing site. You will forecast demand, align production schedules with resource capacity, and drive continuous improvements to cut costs and boost service levels.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams across procurement, manufacturing, and quality to ensure streamlined stock management, accurate forecasting, and efficient use of materials and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in production planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, and supply chain management, preferably within the manufacturing or pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Forecast inventory needs and align production schedules with resource capacity.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure streamlined stock management and production scheduling.
• Drive continuous improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Production planning

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business, Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A detail-oriented and strategic Planning and Inventory Manager to join our team at our injectable products manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will be responsible for optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs. A key focus of this role will be on production planning, ensuring efficient use of resources, and maximizing operational efficiency. The candidate will be expected to forecast inventory needs, analyse product demand data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure streamlined stock management and production scheduling. This role will be pivotal in driving continuous improvements to enhance production efficiency and support the overall success of the manufacturing operations

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in production planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, and supply chain management, preferably within the manufacturing or pharmaceutical industry.